Live blog: Australia opens World Cup defence

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Ellyse Perry (L), Meg Lanning (C) and Alyssa Healy will lead Australia’s charge.

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AUSTRALIA opens its Women’s World Cup defence against the West Indies in Taunton on Monday.

A rematch of the 2013 World Cup final, this has a scheduled start of 7.30pm AEST and is the first of Australia’s seven group games.

Australia are the undisputed tournament favourites, having dominated their warm-up matches and boasting a line-up bristling with world-class talent.

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Captain Meg Lanning lays claim to being the world’s best batter — though star teammate Ellyse Perry is one who could challenge her for that title.

In Kristen Beams and Jess Jonassen, Australia have a pair of outstanding spinners to complement the team’s quicks.

They won’t have all the running, however, with the West Indies — led by the devastating Stefanie Taylor, who was the second-leading run-scorer at the 2013 World Cup — no shrinking violets.

Follow all the action in our live blog below.

Originally published as Live blog: Australia opens World Cup defence

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